The San Diego County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider a proposal on August 18, 2026, that would terminate agreements allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to use a county-owned gun range. The item was added to the board's agenda after public scrutiny over federal immigration enforcement activities.
According to the county's agenda, the proposal directs staff to end the existing memorandums of understanding with the federal agencies for use of the county's shooting facility. The move follows months of advocacy by community groups who have raised concerns about the range being used for training that could facilitate immigration enforcement actions.
If approved, the county would provide notice to ICE and CBP to terminate the agreements, which have been in place for several years. The board's decision comes amid broader national debates over local cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Supporters of the measure argue that the county should not provide resources that may be used in immigration enforcement, while opponents say the training is necessary for public safety and federal law enforcement readiness. The board's vote is expected later in the day.
